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NHS App evaluation reveals users’ opinions
An evaluation of the NHS App during its pilot phase has revealed how users feel about it As reported by Digital Health, a new evaluation keep reading
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GPs will be required to use NHS app
As reported by the HSJ, the NHS’s chief digital officer has confirmed that GPs across the country will be required to use the NHS app keep reading
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New NHS organisation created to improve access to innovative technology
A new group – named NHSX – will create better access to innovative technology for patients, clinicians and carers The government has announced that digital keep reading
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Data sharing by health apps is routine and far from transparent, BMJ warns
Health app developers should allow users to choose precisely what data are shared and with whom, researchers at the BMJ say Sharing of user data keep reading
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Matt Hancock bans pagers from NHS
Matt Hancock, the health secretary, has ordered the removal of pagers for non-emergency communications by the end of 2021 Matt Hancock has ordered that NHS keep reading
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E-mail must replace paper in the NHS, health secretary says
The NHS must stop relying on pen and paper and should use modern, secure forms of communication instead, Matt Hancock says Matt Hancock is continuing keep reading
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GP at Hand will expand to Birmingham
As reported by The Telegraph, the Babylon app – GP at Hand – will expand into Birmingham Certain cities already have access to video appointments, keep reading
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NHS must prepare staff properly for healthtech evolution
As reported by The Register, a new review shows that the NHS must properly prepare its staff for the quick pace of technological change before keep reading
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NHS Highland to extend VR services for MRI patients
NHS Highland is extending its VR services beyond just children to ensure that adults, too, can experience a simulated MRI As reported by Healthcare IT keep reading
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NHS calls for IT professionals in new ad campaign
As reported by Digital Health, NHS England is calling for more IT professionals within the NHS NHS England is encouraging more people to apply for keep reading